Orange County, CA Attractions

Orange County has much to offer in the way of attractions: Beautiful harbors with rich histories; Piers with dining above the roaring waves; Beach boardwalks filled with small shops and restaurants; Intimate to large live theater venues; Small community to large world renown museums; Bayside recreation and watersports to large amusement parks like Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.

	Amusement From small theme parks like Balboa Fun Zone to big venues like Disney Land and Knott's Berry Farm.		Downtowns Historic downtown districts. Well preserved and revitilized with shopping, art galleries, dining, museums, theater and more.
	Harbors Stroll along a boardwalk, take a yacht cruise or sportsfishing charter, dine at an outdoor cafe.		Museums, Landmarks, Historic Places Art, music, history and surf museum along the coast. Historic sites.
	Nature Centers Interpretative Centers have exhibits of area wildife and habitats.		Parks Enjoy large grassy areas, playgrounds, lakes, summer concerts and equestrian centers.
	Piers Walk out to the end of a public pier. Enjoy the scenic view, go fishing, dine at a pier restaurant.		Refuges, Preserves & Reserves Several wetland areas along the coast, including Upper Newport Bay Preserve.
	Science & Education Ocean Institute and Discovery Science Center teach children and adults alike about our oceans and world through exciting exhibits and outreach educational programs.		Shopping Shopping promenades, shopping malls, specialty shopping districts, and more.
	Theatre, Art, & Music From small intimate venues to theaters to large theaters and art centers.		Watersports & Recreation Ferris wheel, Carousel, arcade games, water slides, and more.
	Campgrounds & RV Parks Chose from state campgrounds along the coast—atop ocean bluffs, to inland RV Park resorts.